The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 117: I Have Found the Truth

The Heavenly Dao is impartial, while the Human Dao is selfish.

Lin Yun felt that neither Hu Yuling nor Fang Yu was wrong. Perhaps it was precisely because they were not wrong that both of them adhered to their own principles and did not agree with each other’s.

But what does this have to do with a minor disciple like me?

This kind of struggle over the Great Dao, I’m not really in a position to help, am I?

However, Hu Yuling was looking at him expectantly, seemingly waiting for his answer.

"I think... it’s correct that the Heavenly Dao is impartial,"

Hu Yuling’s expectant expression instantly fell, but Lin Yun immediately added: "But I believe that it’s also correct that the Human Dao is selfish. The way of Heaven takes from the excess to aid the insufficient, whereas the way of humanity takes from the insufficient to honor the excess."

Luckily, Lin Yun had read enough novels to make a respectable argument, and upon hearing these words, Hu Yuling finally showed a smile.

What Lin Yun said was brilliant!

However, all of a sudden, a streak of lightning flashed across, followed by the rumble of thunder, causing Lin Yun to shudder.

"Could it be that I’ve resonated with the Heavenly Dao?"

Lin Yun asked weakly.

This made Hu Yuling laugh out loud; her threshold for humor seemed to be quite low.

But that wasn’t the point. The point was that her laughter caused waves of commotion, and Lin Yun’s eyes were almost dazed by the colossal malice.

Hu Yuling seemed not to notice Lin Yun’s discomfort. After laughing for a while, she said, "Thunderstorms are common on Purple Cloud Mountain. There’s even a Thunder Spirit Stone mine here, and there’s a large hall on the summit that often gets struck by lightning. This is all very normal.

Didn’t you say the Heavenly Dao was impartial? Even if the Heavenly Dao really had consciousness, it wouldn’t strike you with lightning just because of a cultivator’s remarks."

Lin Yun: "..."

So it was just a random thunderbolt...

That’s pretty embarrassing.

Mainly because in the novels Lin Yun read, it was common to see prophecies followed by signs, and he just happened to say something profound while the thunder struck at the right moment. A misunderstanding indeed!

Luckily, although he became a laughing stock, it wasn’t a loss.

Lin Yun found that this Elder Hu was quite amusing. She was serious when discussing matters but would easily burst into hearty laughter.

Lin Yun’s impression of her improved.

After laughing, Hu Yuling switched back to serious mode, saying, "Since you also know that the Human Dao is all about taking from the insufficient to honor the excess, then you should be on my side, right?"

Lin Yun shook his head and said, "I don’t think you’re wrong, and I don’t think my master is wrong. Your principles are different, and my way may not be the same as yours. Besides, I’m just a minor cultivator right now, it seems a bit too early to discuss these matters."

"It may seem early, but in fact, it’s not. Now that the slaughter has arrived, it’s time to think about this question. If there comes a day when the Human and Demon Races fight to the death, your master’s character will surely lead the resistence against the Demon Tribe. The disciples under his command certainly can’t avoid the battle, and there will undoubtedly be numerous casualties.

Even if we win in the end, the Shenxiao Sect, having lost too many excellent disciples and core elders, might face decline. If we were a bit more selfish, with the strength of the Shenxiao Sect, we wouldn’t end up with such a fate."

Hu Yuling spoke as if she had foreseen the future of the Shenxiao Sect, but Lin Yun suddenly realized she might be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Indeed, she was not wrong, but if every sect thought this way, during the battle between the Human and Demon Races, leaving it to others to fight the battle, with everyone avoiding conflict, it would only result in everyone’s demise.

With people like Fang Yu, the Human Race could unite and resist the external enemy.

"If that day really comes, I would probably stand on my master’s side. Humans are self-serving, but being completely selfish is not true human nature."

"You’re right. I hope that when the time comes, you really can do it,"

Hu Yuling was not angry because Lin Yun disagreed with her. After drinking tea briefly again, it was about time to send him off. She then took off the Illusionary Fragrant Fire Lotus and gave it to Lin Yun, and went to cut a segment of purple bamboo for him.

"I’m giving you this gift; my older apprentice sister is lucky to have a disciple like you. You must practice diligently and not disappoint her,"

Lin Yun: "???"

This move completely baffled Lin Yun.

As he left with the item, Lin Yun was still puzzled.

Is Hu Yuling on the side of good or evil?

Just when he thought she was an ally, she spoke in a way that made Lin Yun see her as an enemy.

But as she was leaving, she made Lin Yun feel that she might be an ally.

It was truly headache-inducing.

Lin Yun didn’t dwell on his confusion for long. According to the principles of judgment he followed, he decided to provisionally grant her a positive identity.

He would consider it gratitude for today’s tea; the rest was not worth mentioning.

Hu Yuling watched Lin Yun leave, zoning out for a moment before summoning a bee, infusing it with a sliver of Divine Sense, and sending it flying far away.

Today’s test of Lin Yun had come to an end, and the results were not particularly good.

Lin Yun had been too cautious, acting in their meeting as if he were a disciple who had just entered the path of immortality, restrained and full of fantasies.

He even spoke of something as profound as the resonance with the Heavenly Dao, which couldn’t help but make her laugh.

But this only further proved how unfathomable Lin Yun was; his acting was too convincing.

The worst news, however, was that Lin Yun seemed to have discovered her true identity.

Previously, there was nothing remarkable about his demeanor, but in the end, he took a serious look at the bee she had raised.

Was that a coincidence?

Hu Yuling didn’t believe it.

It definitely was a hint.

"I already know who you are, but I won’t say anything, and you shouldn’t interfere with my affairs."

Therefore, Hu Yuling gave him her gift and spoke those words as an Elder, also expressing her stance.

"We will mind our own business, as long as you don’t ruin my plans and focus on cultivating, I might be able to offer you some benefits."

Lin Yun should understand by now; they likely share this understanding.

Since Lin Yun’s matter was more or less settled, it was time for her to investigate what happened last night.

During last night’s Elder meeting, Fang Yu had prepared a trump card, but thankfully she noticed it in time. Since the Thunderclap Sword’s Spirit was never lost to begin with, it’s possible that Fang Yu intended to use the incident to draw her out and then eliminate her with a thunderous strike.

Fortunately, she was cautious enough not only to avoid conflict but to display loyalty instead.

However, she hadn’t expected that even at this point, Fang Yu refused to reveal anything about the Sword Spirit; she was hiding it deeply.

If Fang Yu was unwilling to disclose the truth, then Hu Yuling would find it herself. Once she really found the Sword Spirit, Fang Yu’s clever tricks would be exposed, leaving her utterly defenseless.

But she also had to take another issue seriously.

Given Fang Yu’s personality, she certainly couldn’t have conceived such a strategy on her own; there must be someone advising her beside her. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

That person was highly likely to be Lin Yun, who was helping Fang Yu while secretly contacting her, indicating he was not truly on Fang Yu’s side but had ulterior motives regarding her.

"Interesting. Since you wish to get close to Fang Yu under the guise of the master-disciple relationship, well I might just add fuel to the fire!"